PSM/Utilities Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Land O'Lakes scores A on the Alion truth index.
The PSM Utilities Supervisor is responsible for the plant utilities and for the overall operation and reliability of the plant utility system. This position also ensures the plant follows and maintains the Corporate PSM Program requirements and ensures compliance with all Federal, State and Local ammonia refrigeration, boiler, and waste treatment requirements. This position will also assist in leading Sustainability and RC (resource conservation) efforts at this plant.
Hours: M-F Business hours; this role will require off shift hours, weekends and holidays as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the utilities maintenance team responsible for ammonia refrigeration, boilers, chillers, HVAC, compressed air, electrical, water, and wastewater systems.
- Ensure utility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs.
- Oversee employee training, utility SOPs, maintenance schedules, required system checks, and outside contractors.
- Lead the plant’s ammonia PSM/RMP programs, including compliance audits, Process Hazard Analyses, Mechanical Integrity inspections, emergency planning, training, and required documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable EHS programs and procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, arc flash, fall protection, and emergency response.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, EHS, and Corporate teams on utility performance, projects, regulatory compliance, and safety.
- Support short- and long-term maintenance planning, capital projects, and utility-related plant improvements.
- Lead and support resource conservation and sustainability initiatives, including identifying projects, securing funding, engaging employees, and incorporating conservation measures into capital projects.
Required Experience/Knowledge:
- High School Diploma and 3+ years maintenance experience in a food manufacturing facility (preferably dairy)
- Previous people leadership experience
- Current MN Class D Waste Treatment certification along with a state of MN Special Boiler operator’s license, or the ability to obtain both.
- Detailed knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, the 14 PSM elements, process hazard analysis, process safety management (including regulations, consequence analysis, emergency relief and ventilation systems, and all other process safety related US regulations) is required.
- Detailed knowledge of: Large scale boiler/steam systems, HVAC systems, wastewater systems, potable and non-potable water systems, air compressors and compressed air systems, and electrical/control systems.
Required Competencies/Skills:
- Experience with implementing Process Safety Management Plans, Risk Management Plans and General Duty Clause for ammonia.
- Experience working with vendors and contractors on design, installation, and repair of Utility related systems.
- Experience creating and managing utility capital projects.
- Ability to collaborate with others, be detailed oriented and have exceptional organizations skills.
- Knowledge of OSHA's Process Safety Management regulations, EPA's Risk Management Plan regulations, General Duty Clause regulations, emergency planning and understanding of industry engineering practices for PSM required processes.
- Proficiency in standard business software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Salary Range: $81,200 - $121,800. In most cases, candidates are offered employment at a pay rate within the mid-point of this range based on their relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
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